With their new commision-free ETF list, there might be a renewed interest for a TD Ameritrade account (though not from me). Here are the current promotions available. They have different opening balance requirements, different expiration dates, … [Read the rest]
Starting a Home Based Business: Stay at Home Mom Upgrades Volunteer Work into New Start-Up Business
Posted on October 11, 2010 // 11 Comments
The following is a guest post from reader Leslie, who shares her story of returning to the workforce by starting her own business in Florida. You can see more of her work at on Facebook and soon at LALGraphicDesigns.com (currently under … [Read the rest]
Out of the Office
Posted on October 9, 2010 // 8 Comments
I'm going on vacation for the next 3 weeks. I've got some great guest posts lined up, most of them are very long and in-depth. I think you'll like them. The response was great, and I have even more great guest content for when I get back. There … [Read the rest]
The Rat Race: Does This Cartoon Look Familiar?
Posted on October 8, 2010 // 16 Comments
Let's get out of the race! Image credit to artist Polyp. There's also an animated version that made me nauseous (perhaps that was the point?). … [Read the rest]
Vanguard Lowers Minimum Balance Requirements For Mutual Fund Admiral Shares
Posted on October 6, 2010 // 23 Comments
Vanguard made another announcement that effective today (10/6), the minimum amount required to qualify for Admiral Shares has been reduced to $10,000 for most of their index funds and $50,000 for actively-managed funds, significantly reduced from the … [Read the rest]
Rewards Credit Cards: Rotating Categories 2010 October-December Update
Posted on October 6, 2010 // 15 Comments
When you charge something on your credit card, the merchant usually pays about 2-3% in transaction fees for the convenience and benefit of accepting these cards. To get your business, issuers often rebate part of these fees in the form of % cashback … [Read the rest]
Vanguard Target Retirement Funds Changes: Increased International Exposure
Posted on October 4, 2010 // 13 Comments
A lot of people own Vanguard Target Retirement 20XX Funds, and I just noticed that Vanguard made an announcement that they will be making some changes: The international equity weighting will be increased to 30% of the overall stock portion … [Read the rest]
How To Be Clutch With Your Money – Book Review
Posted on October 4, 2010 // 2 Comments
Drive. Click. Choke. Empowered. Switch. Bounce. It seems that the short book with the one-word title is very popular these days. Here's another one: Clutch: Why Some People Excel Under Pressure and Other Don't, by Paul Sullivan. The book … [Read the rest]
Sprint SERO Premium Plan Details Available
Posted on October 3, 2010 // 78 Comments
Here's a quick update for the readers out there who joined the super-cheap Sprint SERO plan with me back in 2007. We got 500 minutes, 7pm nights, unlimited text, and unlimited data for $30 a month. But then Sprint started restricting the types of … [Read the rest]
Restaurant.com Current Coupon Codes – Save on Dining Out
Posted on October 1, 2010 // 13 Comments
Restaurant.com is a website that offers promotional gift certificates to participating restaurants. The regular price is $10 for at $25 certificate, with certain restrictions. However, there are very often coupon codes that allow you to save even … [Read the rest]
9/30 Only: 4 Movie Tickets from Fandango For $20
Posted on September 30, 2010 // 5 Comments
(Alive again for 10/5) Today 9/30 only: Groupon is offering 4 movie tickets on Fandango.com or MovieTickets.com for $20. Valid for any movie up to $14, including iMax movies! Must redeem by 12/31/10. If you don't have a Groupon account … [Read the rest]
American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card: 25,000 Point / $250 Sign-Up Bonus
Posted on September 29, 2010 // 7 Comments
American Express has temporarily brought back their 25,000 Membership Rewards point offer for their Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express®, which is one of their upscale-oriented charge cards where you must pay off the balance each month. … [Read the rest]
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